{"id":27081,"date":"2024-05-23T10:59:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T14:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/?page_id=27081"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:38:28","slug":"admissions-music","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/music\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-55385 lazyload\" alt=\"gospel choir\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/06\/DSC2026.jpg\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1365px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1365\/2048;object-position:53% 45%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 45%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/06\/DSC2026.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/06\/DSC2026-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/06\/DSC2026-1000x1500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/06\/DSC2026-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/06\/DSC2026-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/06\/DSC2026-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-big-header-font-size wp-elements-0e838caaa6874287bcb22da55c02007f\">Admissions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-header-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in studying music at UNC Charlotte?<a href=\"https:\/\/charlottemusic.shopwindow.io\/content\/render\/crm_form\/4605d59f-6d6a-4c31-ae42-a8491f2b79f2?presentation=web&amp;campaign.lead_source_type=qr_code_campaign&amp;campaign.id=1&amp;campaign.invocation_id=7822fdd7-ef77-4062-a630-3f45de844798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&nbsp;Fill out our interest form<\/strong><\/a><strong> so we can send you information on your specific interests.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-header-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re invited to be a <strong>Music Major for a Day <\/strong>at UNC Charlotte on<strong> February 16, 2026!<\/strong>&nbsp;Attend classes, play or sing in ensembles, meet faculty, and have lunch with current students. <a href=\"https:\/\/coaamusic.totalcamps.com\/shop\/product\/571002\">Register here<\/a> to join us for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-charlotte-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/charlottemusic.shopwindow.io\/content\/render\/crm_form\/4605d59f-6d6a-4c31-ae42-a8491f2b79f2?presentation=web&amp;campaign.lead_source_type=qr_code_campaign&amp;campaign.id=1&amp;campaign.invocation_id=7822fdd7-ef77-4062-a630-3f45de844798\">Fill out our interest form!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-charlotte-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.charlotte.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AUDITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to degree programs in the Department of Music requires an entrance audition and is contingent upon acceptance into the University.&nbsp;<strong>However, acceptance into the University is not required prior to your music audition.&nbsp;<\/strong>We will be holding in-person auditions&nbsp;for music majors and select minors throughout the year. Please note, we are<em>&nbsp;<strong>not accepting auditions for minors in voice<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;at this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In-Person Audition Dates (2025-2026):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday, November 15, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, January 24, 2026 &#8211; <em>Cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather<\/em>. Registrants should check their email for details (contact <a href=\"mailto:jwhitaker@charlotte.edu\">Dr. Jennifer Whitaker<\/a> with any questions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, February 21, 2026 (scholarship consideration deadline; no voice, trombone, or euphonium auditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, March 21, 2026 (no trumpet auditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, April 18, 2026 (no piano auditions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video and individual alternate date auditions are available. Select the appropriate block below for additional information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request Your Audition &#8211; Click the appropriate block below for instructions.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>&nbsp;<strong>Future Niners:<\/strong>&nbsp;These procedures are for&nbsp;<strong>first-year<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>transfer<\/strong>&nbsp;applicants.<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Complete an&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.charlotte.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">admissions application<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to UNC Charlotte and create your Future 49er account. We suggest applicants <em>submit their university application&nbsp;by November 1st<\/em> which is the submission deadline to receive a decision by January 30th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Review the <em>Audition Repertoire Requirements<\/em> (see below) for the degree, instrument area, and level you intend to pursue to prepare for your audition including information for prospective voice students who are requesting an accompanist. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Using your Future 49er login credentials,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/future49er.charlotte.edu\/portal\/music-auditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">request your audition<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(this includes&nbsp;<em>video auditions<\/em>)&nbsp;<strong>at least one week prior to the audition date<\/strong> for in-person auditions.&nbsp;<strong><em>It is very important that you select an audition time for your instrument area (i.e., brass, percussion, piano\/organ, strings, vocal, woodwinds) from the options listed.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Video submissions are accepted on a rolling basis with cut\u2013off dates for entrance approximately 3 weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. If you would like to request an alternate audition date or if there are no available times for your instrument area on the date you would like to audition please email the Associate Chair,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jwhitaker@charlotte.edu\">Dr. Jennifer Whitaker<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information (e.g., campus map, parking instructions, driving directions) and reminder emails will be sent via email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Complete your audition. You will receive your results through your Future 49er portal within 10 business days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Current Niners:<\/strong>&nbsp;These procedures are for&nbsp;<strong>current Charlotte undergraduate students (non-music majors)<\/strong>&nbsp;who wish to apply to a new degree program in the Department of Music.&nbsp;<em>A new university application is not required.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Review the <em>Audition Repertoire Requirements<\/em> (see below) for the degree and&nbsp;instrument area you intend to pursue to prepare for your audition including information for prospective voice students who are requesting an accompanist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/future49er.charlotte.edu\/portal\/music-auditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request your audition<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(this includes&nbsp;video auditions)&nbsp;<strong>at least one week prior to the audition date<\/strong> for in-person auditions.&nbsp;<strong><em>It is very important that you select an audition time for your instrument area (i.e., brass, percussion, piano\/organ, strings, vocal, woodwinds) from the options listed.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Video submissions are accepted on a rolling basis with cut\u2013off dates for entrance approximately 3 weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. If you would like to request an alternate audition date or if there are no available times for your instrument area on the date you would like to audition please email the Associate Chair,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jwhitaker@charlotte.edu\">Dr. Jennifer Whitaker<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Complete your audition. You will receive your results via your Niner email account within 10 business days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scholarships:&nbsp;<\/strong>In order to be considered for a music scholarship, interested students must create a profile in the <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.charlotte.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NinerScholars Portal<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and audition by the&nbsp;scholarship consideration&nbsp;date listed above. Additional information is available on our<a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/music\/scholarships\">&nbsp;Scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audition Repertoire:&nbsp;<\/strong>The repertoire required for auditions differs based on what type of music degree, either the Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA) or Bachelor of Music (BM), a student is seeking. Please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/music-undergraduate-program\/\">Undergraduate Programs<\/a> site to determine what degree best fits your career goals prior to reserving your audition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students auditioning for the <strong>BA in Music with a concentration in Applied Music<\/strong> or the <strong>Minor in Music Performance<\/strong> should prepare one short piece of the student&#8217;s choosing following the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/09\/BA-Minor-Repertoire-Guidelines-v.9.25.pdf\">Audition Repertoire for Bachelor of Arts Degree or Music Performance Minor Guidelines<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students auditioning for concentrations within the BM degree who have&nbsp;<em>fewer<\/em>&nbsp;than four semesters of college-level lessons should follow the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/09\/Lower-Division-Guidelines-v.9.25.pdf\">BM Lower Division <strong>Repertoire Guidelines (Freshman\/Sophomore Level)<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;Students auditioning for concentrations within the BM degree who have four or&nbsp;<em>more<\/em>&nbsp;semesters of college-level lessons should follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/09\/RepGuidelines-Upper-v.9.25.pdf\">BM Upper Division&nbsp;<strong>Repertoire Guidelines (Junior\/Senior Level)<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collaborative Pianist:<\/strong> A pianist will be provided for prospective voice students who request an accompanist when making their in-person audition reservation. The student must provide the pianist with a legible piano accompaniment score in the appropriate key either before or at their audition time. Contact <a href=\"colivera@charlotte.edu\">Dr. Claudio Olivera<\/a>, Departmental Collaborative Pianist, for questions regarding piano accompaniment .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inclement Weather (In-Person Auditions):&nbsp;<\/strong>In the event of inclement weather, please check&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/charlotte.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNC Charlotte homepage<\/a>. If campus is closed, auditions will be postponed until the next audition date.&nbsp;If campus is open, then auditions will proceed as planned.&nbsp; Consider your specific situation and if you do not feel safe driving to campus, reschedule your audition either by completing a new Request for Audition Form or emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jwhitaker@charlotte.edu\">Dr. Jennifer Whitaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recorded Auditions:&nbsp;<\/strong>A live audition is preferable, but prospective students may request to audition via video recording. Students submitting a video will follow the same procedure as scheduling an audition, but will include a link to a video that meets the Audition Repertoire&nbsp;Guidelines provided above. Complete the&nbsp;relevant process outlined above in Requesting Your Audition. Contact the Associate Chair,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jwhitaker@charlotte.edu\">Dr. Jennifer Whitaker<\/a>, with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAMPUS EVENTS &amp; TOURS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"2100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/07\/Musicians-uptown_23101_2E7A9211_ah-1400x2100.jpg\" alt=\"group of music students in uptown\" class=\"wp-image-57839 size-6x9-xl lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/2100;object-position:93% 100%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/07\/Musicians-uptown_23101_2E7A9211_ah-1400x2100.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/07\/Musicians-uptown_23101_2E7A9211_ah-1000x1500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/07\/Musicians-uptown_23101_2E7A9211_ah-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/07\/Musicians-uptown_23101_2E7A9211_ah-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to discover what makes the college music experience at UNC Charlotte so special is to experience it for yourself!&nbsp;Join us on <strong>October 4 <\/strong>to meet with professors, tour our facilities, observe a rehearsal, check out a college music class, meet current music students, and even schedule a free lesson with one of our outstanding faculty members!&nbsp;<strong>Register using this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/1v4Hy3NtpKcA2AKBA\">link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to visit us, please click the button below to schedule a tour and&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jwhitaker@charlotte.edu\">Associate Chair Dr. Jennifer Whitaker<\/a> will respond shortly! Get a head start and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/music\/facilities\">facilities<\/a>, here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-charlotte-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSchv2IYWGblhjuXrifO5fhfjvIcRQsExWctrSLxMx84F_-c3Q\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit us!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAMPUS TOURS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We strongly encourage you to visit our beautiful campus, take a tour, and attend the many concerts, recitals, and special events that we host throughout the year. Plan your visit and register for a campus tour with our office of&nbsp;undergraduate admissions!&nbsp;Your tour experience will highlight Charlotte\u2019s robust 49er community, high-quality academics, and connection to the largest city in North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New students are&nbsp;required to complete an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.charlotte.edu\/visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orientation program<\/a>&nbsp;over the summer before attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-charlotte-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.charlotte.edu\/visit\/campus-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for a tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/05\/campus-tours_0-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27085 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/05\/campus-tours_0-1.png 500w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/05\/campus-tours_0-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/05\/campus-tours_0-1-300x300.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UNC Charlotte enrolls more transfer students than any other school in North Carolina.<\/strong>&nbsp;The Department of Music is especially excited about helping you transition into our community, including facilitating the transfer of as many general education and music courses as possible from your previous institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All transfer students who wish to major in music must first apply to the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/admissions.charlotte.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/admissions.charlotte.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a>. Once you have applied to the university, you must&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/music\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule an audition<\/a>. Students with four + semesters of college-level lessons should follow these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/05\/RepGuidelines-Upper-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2024\/05\/RepGuidelines-Upper-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repertoire Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Transfer Students with A.F.A. Degrees in Music<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer students with Associate in Fine Arts degrees in Music who pursue the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/academics.charlotte.edu\/program\/music-applied-music-concentration-b-a-on-campus\/\">Bachelor of Arts in Music<\/a>&nbsp;degree will be able to complete all coursework within two years at UNC Charlotte. Transfer students with A.F.A. degrees in Music who pursue either of the Music Education concentrations within the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/music-undergraduate-program\/\">Bachelor of Music<\/a>&nbsp;degree will take three years. The Music Performance concentrations may take two, two-and-a-half, or three years, depending on the results of each individual student\u2019s entrance audition, which will indicate how much Advanced Applied Study will be necessary to successfully complete the Junior and Senior Recitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UNC Charlotte Department of Music provides&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.charlotte.edu\/transfers\/how-credits-transfer\/nccc-baccalaureate-degree-paths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baccalaureate Degree Plans<\/a>&nbsp;to identify NC community college courses that lead to associate degree completion, admission into the music major, and baccalaureate completion in music.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Transfer Students without A.F.A. Degrees in Music<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer students without Associate in Fine Arts degrees in Music should visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/admissions.uncc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a>&nbsp;for information about the transferability of general education courses. 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